Does a charity need to register to solicit donations in New York?

Yes. New York generally requires charitable organizations to register with the New York Attorney General — Charities Bureau before soliciting contributions in the state, unless an exemption applies. The requirement reaches out-of-state charities soliciting New York residents.

How much does charitable registration cost in New York?

The initial registration fee is $25, and renewal is $25. Fees are stated as the state sets them; where a fee varies with contributions, the tiers are cited on this page.

When is the New York charitable registration renewal due?

4 months and 15 days after fiscal year end. The date is computed from the organization's own fiscal year end under the rule this page cites, so it differs between charities.

Are any charities exempt from registering in New York?

New York recognizes exemptions, and this page lists each one we check for with its statutory citation. The state, not a third party, decides whether an exemption applies.

Does New York require audited financial statements?

New York requires an accountant's report above a revenue threshold. The lowest threshold on record is a review above $250,000 in gross revenue. Every threshold and its citation are listed on this page.

Is there more than one registration requirement in New York?

Yes. Beyond the solicitation registration, New York operates a separate regime with its own trigger, deadline and fees: EPTL § 8-1.4 registration (New York asset/formation regime). Each is cited on this page.

As of 2026-07-22 · verified against primary sources

New York charitable solicitation registration: requirements, fees, and deadlines

Registration	Required
Agency	New York Attorney General — Charities Bureau
Initial fee	$25
Renewal fee	$25
Renewal / report due	4 months and 15 days after fiscal year end
Filing channel	Electronic filing available

Who must register

New York generally requires charitable organizations to register with the New York Attorney General — Charities Bureau before soliciting contributions there, unless an exemption applies. Requirements attach to out-of-state charities soliciting New York residents as well as local ones.

Exec. Law § 172(1) · official source

How to register in New York

01Register before you solicit in New York (Article 7-A) or within six months of first holding New York charitable assets (EPTL): file Form CHAR410 through the Charities Bureau's online portal with your certificate of incorporation, bylaws, IRS Form 1023/1024 application, and determination letter. The 7-A initial fee is $25; there is no EPTL initial fee.Exec. Law § 172(1); EPTL § 8-1.4(d); 13 NYCRR § 91.4.
02File the annual CHAR500 online — e-filing is mandatory. A 7-A or dual filer's report is due four and a half months after the fiscal year end (the 15th of the fifth month); an EPTL-only filer's is due the last day of the sixth month after the fiscal year end.Exec. Law § 172-b(1); EPTL § 8-1.4(g); 13 NYCRR § 91.5(f).

Form CHAR410 (initial registration)

Registration Statement for Charitable Organizations (CHAR410)

Exec. Law § 172(1) (7-A · official form

Form CHAR500 (annual renewal)

Annual Filing for Charitable Organizations (CHAR500)

Exec. Law § 172-b; EPTL § 8-1.4(g); 13 NYCRR § 91.5 — annual filing is CHAR500. E-filing has been mandatory since 2022-09-19 (Charities Bureau announcement). · official form

Exemptions we check for

Likely exempt if it is organized under the Religious Corporations Law or is a religious agency or organization, or a charity operated, supervised, or controlled by or in connection with a religious organization (Exec. Law § 172-a(1); parallel EPTL exemption § 8-1.4(b)(3)) — no exemption filing is required unless the Bureau sends a failure-to-register notice.
Exec. Law § 172-a(1); claiming NOT required (13 NYCRR § 91.3; optional confirmation via CHAR410 + Schedule E, no fee). Machine proxy: IRS codes 06/13, sound …
Likely exempt if its gross contributions are under $25,000 for the fiscal year and none of its fundraising is carried on by professional fund raisers or fund raising counsel (Exec. Law § 172-a(2)(d)) — registration is required within 30 days if contributions exceed the threshold.
Exec. Law § 172-a(2)(d) ($25,000 current; 30-day register-on-exceed). Exempts from 7A only — a NY-formed or NY-asset-holding org still owes EPTL registration…

The state, not Steadworthy, decides whether an exemption applies.

A second registration may also apply

New York operates a separate regime alongside solicitation registration, with its own trigger, deadline and fees. Registering once does not satisfy both.

EPTL § 8-1.4 registration (New York asset/formation regime)
Also applies if it is formed in New York — organizations formed in New York (or holding assets in New York for charitable purposes) register under EPTL § 8-1.4 in addition to the Article 7-A solicitation regime; DUAL registrants pay both fees.
EPTL § 8-1.4(d) · due last day of the 6th month after fiscal year end

Financial statement thresholds

CPA review at $250,000+ gross revenue · Exec. Law § 172-b(2)
Independent audit at $1,000,000+ gross revenue · Exec. Law § 172-b(1)

If you use a paid fundraiser

New York's small-organization exemption from Article 7-A registration is available only to charities that raise under $25,000 a year AND use no professional fundraiser or fundraising counsel. Using a paid fundraiser removes that exemption, so an otherwise-exempt small organization can be required to register once it engages one.

Exec. Law § 172-a(2)(d) — small-organization exemption conditioned on gross contributions under $25,000 and no professional fundraiser/counsel; 13 NYCRR § 91…

If you haven't registered yet

If a New York registration is cancelled for failure to file, getting current means re-registering on Form CHAR410-R, paying a $150 re-registration fee, and filing the delinquent annual reports — up to six years of them. It is remediable: the registration is reinstated once the org files and pays what is due.

Exec. Law § 172; 13 NYCRR § 91.9(b) — cancellation for failure to file; $150 re-registration plus up to six years of delinquent filings. · how to get current, calmly

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New York registration: common questions

Does a charity need to register to solicit donations in New York?: Yes. New York generally requires charitable organizations to register with the New York Attorney General — Charities Bureau before soliciting contributions in the state, unless an exemption applies. The requirement reaches out-of-state charities soliciting New York residents.
How much does charitable registration cost in New York?: The initial registration fee is $25, and renewal is $25. Fees are stated as the state sets them; where a fee varies with contributions, the tiers are cited on this page.
When is the New York charitable registration renewal due?: 4 months and 15 days after fiscal year end. The date is computed from the organization's own fiscal year end under the rule this page cites, so it differs between charities.
Are any charities exempt from registering in New York?: New York recognizes exemptions, and this page lists each one we check for with its statutory citation. The state, not a third party, decides whether an exemption applies.
Does New York require audited financial statements?: New York requires an accountant's report above a revenue threshold. The lowest threshold on record is a review above $250,000 in gross revenue. Every threshold and its citation are listed on this page.
Is there more than one registration requirement in New York?: Yes. Beyond the solicitation registration, New York operates a separate regime with its own trigger, deadline and fees: EPTL § 8-1.4 registration (New York asset/formation regime). Each is cited on this page.

Nearby states

Fundraising rarely stops at a border — where New York charities also commonly solicit:

Citations

Exec. Law § 172(1) · source · verified 2026-07-22
Exec. Law § 172(1) (registration filed with the attorney general) · source · verified 2026-07-22
Exec. Law § 172 · source · verified 2026-07-22
Exec. Law § 172-b(1)/(2)/(2-a) · source · verified 2026-07-22
Exec. Law § 172-b · source · verified 2026-07-22
CHAR500 e-filing MANDATORY since 2022-09-19 ('all annual filings with the Charities Bureau must be submitted online' — Bureau announcement, archived official… · source · verified 2026-07-22
Exec. Law § 172-a(1); claiming NOT required (13 NYCRR § 91.3; optional confirmation via CHAR410 + Schedule E, no fee). Machine proxy: IRS codes 06/13, sound … · source · verified 2026-07-22
Exec. Law § 172-a(2)(d) ($25,000 current; 30-day register-on-exceed). Exempts from 7A only — a NY-formed or NY-asset-holding org still owes EPTL registration… · source · verified 2026-07-22
Exec. Law § 172-b(2) · source · verified 2026-07-22
Exec. Law § 172-b(1) · source · verified 2026-07-22
EPTL § 8-1.4(d) · source · verified 2026-07-23
Exec. Law § 172(1) (7-A · source · verified 2026-08-07
Exec. Law § 172-b; EPTL § 8-1.4(g); 13 NYCRR § 91.5 — annual filing is CHAR500. E-filing has been mandatory since 2022-09-19 (Charities Bureau announcement). · source · verified 2026-08-07
Exec. Law § 172(1); EPTL § 8-1.4(d); 13 NYCRR § 91.4. · source · verified 2026-08-07
Exec. Law § 172-b(1); EPTL § 8-1.4(g); 13 NYCRR § 91.5(f). · source · verified 2026-08-07
Exec. Law § 172; 13 NYCRR § 91.9(b) — cancellation for failure to file; $150 re-registration plus up to six years of delinquent filings. · source · verified 2026-08-07
Exec. Law § 172-a(2)(d) — small-organization exemption conditioned on gross contributions under $25,000 and no professional fundraiser/counsel; 13 NYCRR § 91… · source · verified 2026-08-07

Statuses and requirements reflect public records and cited sources as of the dates shown. Informational, not legal advice.